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Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majorsDecryptBitcoin Trapped in a Pressure Cooker: $72K Breakout or $59.9K Breakdown?
Bitcoin is trading at $67,411 on Feb. 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, consolidating after a sharp recovery from its recent capitulation low. The broader structure remains corrective, and the burden of proof still rests on bulls to reclaim higherbitcoin.comBitcoin Market Bleeds $1 Trillion, Saylor Signals Strongest Crypto Conviction Yet
Michael Saylor kept buying while the market slid, and he did it out loud: “Neven been more bullish,” he said in an X post Thursday. His public posts and regulatory filings show Strategy continued to add to its Bitcoin pile evenNEWSBTCCME Group Announces Round-The-Clock Crypto Derivatives Trading Beginning May 29
CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, announced Thursday that it will introduce nearly round‑the‑clock trading for its cryptocurrency derivatives, with the new schedule set to begin on May 29, pending regulatory approval.BitcoinistChange Of Heart? Hacker Returns $21M Stolen Bitcoin To South Korean Prosecutors
A hacker has returned 320 Bitcoin (BTC) stolen from South Korean prosecutors throughout a phishing scam last year. As authorities face backlash over repeated incidents, officers have pledged to continue the investigation to uncover the fullBitcoinistAltcoin Liquidity Crunch: 83% Of Crypto Tokens Slip Into Bear Trend
Altcoin breadth on Binance has deteriorated sharply, with a large majority of tokens now trading below a widely watched long-term trend level, an exhaustion signal that CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost frames as a liquidity problem as muchNEWSBTCTrenDex.One Launches a Hyper-Frequency Crypto Prediction Protocol on Base
This content is provided by a sponsor. Crypto markets move every minute, but much of on-chain participation still forces longer time horizons, higher starting capital, or custody tradeoffs. A growing segment of the market is looking for pbitcoin.comFederal Reserve Paper Reinforces Kalshi’s Value as Accurate Macroeconomic Prediction Tool
The paper, which examined several prediction markets on the platform, concluded that Kalshi, as a regulated platform, provided a valid and accurate benchmark for macroeconomic figures, surpassing surveys and forecasts by providing data notbitcoin.comTop 15 Crypto Exchanges for Early 2026 – February Update & Market Trends
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As 2026 movesbitcoin.comBitcoin’s Record Red Month May Be Setting Up A Reversal: Analysts
The Bitcoin price action has taken a grim tone this month as trading rolls toward what may become a fifth straight red monthly candle. According to CoinGlass, BTC is down roughly 15% this month after closing the previous four months lower,NEWSBTCBitcoin Activity Plummets: New & Active Addresses Both Down 40%+ Since 2021
Bitcoin on-chain data shows both the Daily Active Addresses and Network Growth indicators have seen sharp drops compared to five years ago. Wallet-Related Bitcoin Metrics Have Declined In Recent Years As highlighted by on-chain analytics fiBitcoinistIP Strategy Announces Share Repurchase Program of Up To 1 Million Shares
GIG HARBOR, Washington, February 20th, 2026, Chainwire IP Strategy Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPST) (the “Company” or “IP Strategy”), the first company to adopt a treasury reserve policy centered on the $IP token, today announced the board ofDecryptSilicon Valley Engineers Charged With Theft of Google, Tech Trade Secrets
Federal prosecutors have arrested three Silicon Valley engineers accused of stealing sensitive chip security trade secrets from Google and others and routing them to unauthorized locations, including Iran, raising national security concernsDecryptSEC Chair Discloses What’s Next For Crypto Regulation At ETH Denver
As momentum in Washington around the proposed CLARITY Act slows, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins outlined how the agency intends to proceed with crypto regulation, despite congressional delays, at a public appeBitcoinistBitcoin Bottom Call On Ice: Fear Is Extreme, Whales Aren’t Buying
Bitcoin’s slide into the $60,000–$70,000 zone has lit up the usual “bottom” dashboards: extreme fear, washed-out positioning, and a cluster of indicators many traders treat as capitulation signals. But CryptoQuant contributor Mignolet saysNEWSBTCBinance Enhances Junior App to Boost Financial Literacy for Kids and Teens
Binance has expanded its Binance Junior platform with new features that help families save and learn about cryptocurrency together. Parents retain full control, with oversight tools and annual transfer limits of $12,000 to ensure responsibbitcoin.comWall Street’s Bitcoin Exit Door: How Institutional Depth Allowed LTH To Distribute Record Supply
Bitcoin is struggling to push decisively above the $69,000 level as persistent selling pressure and rising market anxiety continue to weigh on sentiment. After several failed breakout attempts, price action reflects a cautious environment iBitcoinistAnalyst ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Dogecoin As Price Rally Stalls
As market volatility sends Dogecoin (DOGE) to retest its breakout level, some analysts have advised “cautious” optimism for the leading memecoin, arguing that weak bullish momentum could invalidate the recent price action. ‘Optimism With ANEWSBTCCryptoRoyal.com Sets a New Standard for High-Limit Crypto Gaming Infrastructure in 2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. The modern crypto casino market is no longer driven by exaggerated marketing claims or promises of anonymity. In 2026, credibility is defined by infrastructure strength, transparent fee architecture,bitcoin.comDisclosure Odds Double After Trump Calls to Release Alien and UAP Files
Prediction markets more than doubled the odds of confirming alien life as real after Trump directed his administration to identify and release files related to the alien and UAP phenomena. The move comes after former President Obama statedbitcoin.com
